Words that describe the Moon card
Deception
Dreams
Illusion
Mystery
The Moon card represents the unknown, illusions, and the mysteries that lie beneath the surface. It encourages listening to your intuition and paying attention to your dreams, while also warning of potential deception and confusion. It highlights the need to confront hidden fears and truths, guiding you through periods of uncertainty and emotional upheaval towards deeper self-awareness and transformation.
THE MOON - Major Arcana Tarot Card
The Moon
THE MOON - MAJOR ARCANA TAROT CARD MEANINGS
By Madhu Mohan
The General Description of the Moon Card in Tarot
In the Rider-Waite tarot deck, The Moon rises high in a dark sky, casting its glow over a surreal landscape. A path winds between a dog and a wolf, representing the tame and wild aspects of the mind, leading past two towers into the distant unknown. Emerging from the water is a crayfish, symbolizing the subconscious rising to the surface.
This card is shrouded in illusion and mystery. The moon’s light is soft, shifting, and indirect, it illuminates, but not fully. It distorts as much as it reveals, making this card one of confusion, intuition, dreams, and the unseen. The Moon invites us to question what is real, what is imagined, and what truths lie beneath the surface of things.
Upright position meaning of the Moon Card in Tarot
When The Moon appears upright, it signals a time of uncertainty, intuition, and emotional depth. Things may not be what they seem. You may be navigating a situation clouded by fear, projection, or misunderstanding. The path ahead isn’t fully clear, but rather than forcing answers, The Moon encourages you to trust your inner guidance.
This is a card of heightened intuition, symbolism, and subconscious influence. Dreams may be more vivid. Emotions may rise unexpectedly. You are being asked to move slowly and listen closely, not to the outer world, but to your instincts. The truth may not be logical right now, but it is still present, waiting to be felt, not solved.
In relationships, The Moon may point to hidden feelings, misunderstandings, or unclear communication. In work or decisions, it suggests taking your time and not rushing into choices without clarity. The Moon’s wisdom is subtle, delivered in whispers and symbols, not loud declarations.
The invitation here is to journey inward. Trust what your gut is telling you, even if you can’t explain it. Let intuition be your compass, and patience be your guide.
Reversed position meaning of the Moon Card in Tarot
In the reversed position, The Moon may indicate the lifting of illusions or the surfacing of subconscious truths. What was once hidden begins to reveal itself, though not always gently. This can be a time of emotional clarity, or a realization that brings discomfort but ultimately sets you free.
On the other hand, the reversed Moon can also signal deeper confusion, emotional overwhelm, or anxiety. You may be doubting yourself, second-guessing your intuition, or getting caught in spirals of fear and “what-ifs.” This card reversed reminds you that clarity comes not from control, but from presence.
In relationships, this might suggest emotional avoidance, deception, or the need for an honest conversation. In career or spiritual growth, it may point to illusions that are finally breaking down, or ones you are being asked to recognize and release.
Ultimately, The Moon reversed calls you to ground yourself. Anchor into rituals, reconnect with your body, and allow space for stillness. What feels confusing now will eventually pass. Truth does not always arrive in the moment, but it always arrives.
